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A -- LASER ULTRASONICS FOR NON-CONTRACT PROCESS MONITORING AND ON-LINE MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION SOL CITPO-97-188 POC For technical information contact Thomas C. Hale, Ph.D, ESA-MT, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C914, Tel. (505) 665-0965, FAX (505) 665-7176, or e-mail: thale@lanl.gov. For agreement information contact Linda Rowton, Civilian and Industrial Technologies Program Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C334, Tel. (505) 665-3322, FAX (505) 665-0154, or e-mail: lrowton@lanl.gov. The University of California, which operates the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) under contract to the Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies wishing to collaborate, develop and then market a unique technology related to optical process monitoring and on-line material characterization ("Technology"). In particular, the proposed collaboration is based on the implementation of laser ultrasonic methods into industrial processes and automation. Laser ultrasonics is the non-contact, optical generation of acoustic waves in solids or liquids, and their subsequent optical detection and analysis. In general, Los Alamos has an extensive background in acoustics, optical physics, and material science, and we offer our expertise in solving problems related to these areas with specific industrial applications in mind. Correspondingly, the candidate company should have a well-developed background in process/sensor integration, process control, and automation. It is expected that this teaming of basic and applied skills will be an effective and valuable asset for the industrial partner as well as DOE weapons complex. LANL seeks to establish a collaboration arrangement with a qualified organization to develop this technology for use by the DOE and the commercial market. All organizations interested in collaborating with LANL to work toward co-developing the Technology must provide proof, in a written letter of interest, that they satisfy the following minimum criteria: Interested parties must possess, or have access to, existing capabilities in research, development, marketing and support services in the domestic marketplace, preferably related to this technology. Such organizations with expertise in the above-mentioned areas must respond with a statement of interest that demonstrates the organization's solid engineering, testing, technical expertise, and operational support capabilities, and motivation for participating in this program. This opportunity is not a procurement solicitation. Any interested organization selected as a partner will be expected to work under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) or a Funds-In Agreement (FIA) to continue the development of this technology and adaptation to other applications. All letters of interest must be received by no later than 10 working days from the date of this notice. The letter of interest must contain all of the above requested information or the submitting organization will not be considered as a possible candidate for partnership. (0279)

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